NCDMV to phase out registration stickers, paper registration cards under new state budget

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July 11, 2026
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com


North Carolina drivers will no longer receive annual registration stickers or paper vehicle registration cards beginning later this year under changes included in the new state budget, while a separate transportation law approved by lawmakers makes other changes affecting driver’s licenses, e-bikes and the state ferry system.

The elimination of registration stickers and paper registration cards is included in the more than $34 billion state budget signed into law this week by Gov. Josh Stein.

The budget directs the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles to transition to an electronic vehicle registration system by Oct. 1.

Under the new system, motorists will continue to renew their vehicle registrations annually and pay the required registration fees.
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